>>>Garrett's workaround isn't clear enough for me to implement.
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>>I think it's pretty clear
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>>1) Create report variable
>>2) Store desired header info to it, resetting on group.
>>3) Edit header field to include IIF(EMPTY(reportVariable), fieldInfo, reportVariable)
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>>What exactly is in your Group Header?
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>>Create a variable from the Report/Variable menu, say, fixGroupHeader. Set the expression to "My Group Header " + GroupField, reset on group.
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>Well . . . remember that my report has 2 groups.
>Group 1 header contains contains 1 field (the name of a City) and a shape that forms a backdrop.
>Group 2 header contains a row of 3 fields which identify a project and a row of labels for the columns in the details band, and a shape for a backdrop.
>Now . . .
>I can create a report variable. That's easy enough. But
>What desired header info is meant by #2. How can I store 3 fields to a single variable? Maybe I need 3 variables? What about the graphics shapes etc.
>Should #3 read "Edit header FIELDS . . .?

I see. Well, I guess you need 3 variables. Not sure about shapes for now, let's see if 3 vars will solve this problem partially.